Donate to our Collections

We are a non-profit organization that depends on donations of things related to Sudbury's History to build our collection and displays. The Society collects historical artifacts, cultural artifacts, photographs, works of art and manuscript material that support the Society's mission to interpret the history of Sudbury. This includes materials made or used in Sudbury or by Sudbury people. Priority is given to artifacts that support current collecting priorities and the exhibition, research, and educational goals of the Society.

Most of our artifacts were donated by past Sudbury residents and as such accurately reflect domestic life in Sudbury.

If you have material to donate, please contact us at email, phone (978-443-3747), or stop by during our normal business hours.

We will promptly evaluate your material to determine if it fits our mission and if we can adequately care for it. Note that we do not provide appraisals of value. You can bring your material to us or if you are local we can visit you.

For more information on our collecting policy, please see our about page.

 

Cleaning House and Looking For a Place to Donate as Much as You Can?

If you have items that aren’t historical in nature but are still worthy of finding a new home check out some other local groups in or near Sudbury that take donations.

Instrumental Angels (Sudbury)

Changing the lives of children in need with music. Upcycles used musical instruments, music and accessories for children. They do not accept donations of acoustic pianos, electric organs, drum sets, or broken electronic equipment.

Gifts of Hope Unlimited (Sudbury)

Gifts of Hope supports and assists individuals affected by relationship violence gain access to resources for a safe and empowered future. Gently used household goods and clothing are particularly in need, see website for details.

Fresh Start Furniture Bank (Hudson)

Collects donations of furniture and home goods from the public and distributes them, for free, to people in need. See website for detailed take/don’t take list.